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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.10, 7,175.30 and 3,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.10, 7,175.30 and 3,211.30 is: 4,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.10 : 7,175.30 = 3,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.10/7,175.30 = 3,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.10x = 7,175.30 × 3,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.10x = 23,042,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042,040.89/5,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.08

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